Week 11 matchup previews

Hanna: RBs Will Gay and JaVontae Brown combined for 254 rushing yards in the first Westside game. For the season, they've combined for 1,055 rushing yards and 13 TDs. Westside: WRs Matt Levine, Tavious Jackson, RB Zay Smith, and WR Anthony McCoppin all have at least 23 catches, including 11 TDs by Levine and McCoppin.

Lowdown: Despite 2 wins, Westside has combined for 199 yards in penalties in the last 2 weeks. In the Jackets' wins, they've held opponents to an average of 12.5 points. In their losses, they've allowed an average of 39.6 points.

Lowdown: Nothing at stake in this game except avoiding injuries for Wren. Wren won the first meeting 35-0 after it was called early in third quarter because of severe weather. Since snapping its 21-game losing streak in Week 3, Easley has lost 6 straight. Wren has won 5 in a row, and averaged 31.6 points, and given up an average of 14.2.

Prediction: Wren 35, Easley 7

Eastside (6-4) at Belton-Honea Path (8-2)

Radio: 103.1 WRIX

Eastside: QB Drake Thomason is a North All-Star, and a South Carolina baseball commit. B-HP: RB Charles Lindsey and QB/RB Nino Woolridge have combined for 1,521 rushing yards and 20 TDs.

Lowdown: The Bears haven't won a first-round playoff game since 2004. Eastside averages 29 points per game. Eastside finished third in Region 2, losing to Greenville and J.L. Mann by a combined 113-14. The winner plays the winner of Clinton-Fairfield-Central.

Lowdown: Berea has lost 3 of its last 5, but beat Travelers Rest (2-8) and Wade Hampton (3-7) to make the playoffs. Daniel is plus-18 in turnover margin. It outscores opponents 76-7 in the first quarter, and 62-8 in the fourth. The winner plays the Greer-Chester winner.

Lowdown: Seneca's trying to snap a four-year drought in the first round. After starting 0-3, Mann won 5 of its last 7 to finish second in Peach Blossom AAA. In its 5 wins, Mann allowed 13 points or less in every game. The winner plays the Chapin-Union County winner.

Prediction: Mann 28, Seneca 14

West-Oak (5-5) at Greenville (8-2)

West-Oak: S Devin Justus and S Ethan Partee have combined for 6 INTs and 97 tackles. Greenville: QB Patrick Langley has returned from a preseason collarbone injury to pass for 505 yards with 5 TDs and 5 INTs.

Lowdown: Always known for their offense, the Red Raiders finally have a defense to go with it. Since losing to Fort Dorchester and Gaffney to open the season, they've won 8 in a row. They've only allowed more than 13 points once in that span. The winner plays the Riverside-Lugoff-Elgin winner.

Lowdown: The Mustangs will try to win time of possession and keep Abbeville from scoring quickly. Palmetto hasn't won a playoff game since 2005 over Liberty. In the last 3 years, Abbeville is 33-3 with four playoff wins. The winner plays the Keenan-Newberry winner.

Prediction: Abbeville 28, Palmetto 7

Chesnee (6-4) at Pendleton (8-2)

Radio: 96.3 WGOG

Chesnee: QB Walt Miller has passed for 1,607 yards with 18 TDs and 2 INTs. Pendleton: DL Dylan Deitz has a team-high 93 tackles, including 14 for a loss, and 4 sacks.

Lowdown: The Eagles' spread offense concerns Pendleton's defense. This is the first meeting since 2007 when the Eagles snapped Pendleton's 3-year run to the third round. Pendleton's looking to get over last week's sub-par effort at Crescent. The winner plays the Mid-Carolina-Central winner.

Lowdown: This is the third playoff meeting between the teams since 2006. The Tigers are without QB Jared Burdette who broke a bone in his foot last week. Crescent coach Troy Gamble's wife is 38 weeks pregnant with a son, Steele McLendon. The winner plays the Batesburg-Leesville-Columbia winner.

Prediction: Woodruff 42, Crescent 14

Hart County (7-2, 5-1) at Elbert County (7-2, 4-2)

Radio: 980 WKLY

Hart: DL Drew Kirkland had 8 tackles, 2 for a loss and a sack last week. Elbert: RB Tyshon Dye had 84 offensive yards last week filling in for the injured Valdon Cooper.

Lowdown: This has all the makings of the most competitive game in the series since 2004 when Elbert won 7-3. The winner gets second place and a home playoff game. The loser finishes third and goes on the road next week.

Prediction: Hart County 21, Elbert County 14

Franklin County (5-4, 4-2) at Eastside (7-2, 6-0)

Radio: 92.1 WLHR

Franklin: QB Dashan Merritt had 3 INTs last week, and was held to four completions as the Lions had 60 rushing yards. Eastside: QB Califf Carnes was 10-for-14 passing last week for 157 yards and 2 TDs in only a half of action.

Lowdown: The Lions have lost 2 of the 3, and only scored a combined 29 points in those games. Eastside won last year 34-0. The Eagles have won 6 straight and only given up 7 points total in the last 3 games. They've also scored at least 44 in their last 4 games.